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    • Nov 14, 1988
    Atlantic releases Bette Midler's soundtrack to the movie "Beaches." It launches a massive pop version of the Gary Morris country hit "Wind Beneath My Wings"
    Jan 13, 1989
    Atlantic releases Bette Midler's pop version of "Wind Beneath My Wings," six years after it was a country hit for Gary Morris
    Mar 12, 1989
    Randy Travis pulls in the honor for Favorite Male Musical Performer at the 15th annual People's Choice Awards on CBS-TV. Other winners include Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, Cher and the movie "Rain Man"
    Mar 21, 1989
    Bette Midler's "Beaches" soundtrack earns a gold album from the RIAA. It includes her cover of the former country hit "Wind Beneath My Wings"
    May 16, 1989
    Bette Midler earns a platinum album from the RIAA for the "Beaches" soundtrack. It includes her re-make of the former country hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings"
    May 24, 1989
    Bette Midler's "Wind Beneath My Wings," written by country composers Larry Henley and Jeff Silbar, receives a gold single from the RIAA
    Jan 18, 1990
    Bette Midler's "Beaches" soundtrack earns a double-platinum album from the RIAA. It includes her re-make of the country hit "Wind Beneath My Wings"
    Feb 21, 1990
    "The Wind Beneath My Wings" wins twice during the 32nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Songwriters Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley earn Song ofthe year, while Bette Milder and producer Arif Mardin share Record of the Year
    Aug 29, 1991
    Bette Midler's "Beaches" soundtrack, featuring her remake of "Wind Beneath My Wings," is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA
    Oct 24, 1991
    Bette Midler clutches an RIAA-certified platinum single for her remake of "Wind Beneath My Wings"
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